House Democrats narrowly prevail in key test vote on climate bill, sending it to full HouseWASHINGTON — House Democrats narrowly won a key test vote Friday and pushed for passage of sweeping legislation designed to combat global warming and usher in a new era of cleaner energy. Republicans said the bill included the largest tax increase in American history. Handful of undecided Democrats hold key to whether House passes historic global warming billWASHINGTON — A handful of undecided Democrats hold the key to whether the House will confront global warming and begin a shift away from fossil fuels to cleaner sources of energy. Deal sends bill to slow global warming to House floor for first time; key Dems predict passageWASHINGTON — Key Democrats reached a deal Tuesday that its supporters hope will lead to House passage of the biggest environmental bill in decades, one aimed at slowing the gradual, destructive heating of the planet. Obama holds meeting with House Dems on climate bill, as GOP, others lay out alternative plansWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama summoned 36 House Democrats to the White House on Tuesday to urge them to agree on climate and energy legislation that is under increasing criticism from Republicans and members of his own party. |